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Early pregnancy symptoms
Had my second IUI on July 3 and thought I would share my early pregnancy symptoms so far and hope others will as well. I checked other blogs out there and found the responses to be incredibly helpful, here goes:
1dpiui Started vacation today! Hopefully relaxation will help. Had lots of cramps and bloating. At end of day was very bloated, went for a walk and it was uncomfortable very bloated. Felt like I had to pee all the time. Went to bed, laid down for a while and felt a little better.
2dpiui Had a really severe cramp when I laid down to go to bed at night.
3 – 8 dpiui Minor cramping, thought is was gas. Gassy! Woke up 3 nights in a row at 2-3 a.m. to go pee. Had some weird dreams too.
9dpiui My temp was 98.0 in a.m., took an e.p.t. test, BFN. Had trouble getting to sleep when I went to bed at night. Was up until 1:30 a.m. and was upset/crying.
10dpiui My temp was 98.0 in a.m. Back to work today. Took a cvs cheapy test in a.m. and saw a very, very faint blue line. Looked at the stick at the end of the day and the faint blue line was still there. Could it be a BFP?? Still a little gassy and had diarrhea at end of day, weird.
11dpiui My temp dipped to 97.7. Took a First Response test and saw a very faint pink line but was slightly darker than that faint blue line yesterday. Husband looked at it and saw it too. Haven’t had my normal menstrual problems like cramps and migraine yet. Hoping all this is a good sign!
12dpiui My temp dipped again to 97.3. Took another First Response test and saw a pink line that was darker than yesterday! Still somewhat faint but getting darker! Husband looked at it and said there is now no doubt that I am pregnant. Felt a few little cramps today in lower abdomen, some of that was gas. Still gassy. Getting hungrier between meals. Just ordered a pizza, don’t want to get growling stomach. Also, yesterday and today I have increased heartburn that has aggravated my acid-reflux. However, might be related to carbonated juice I have been drinking in last few days.
Also, at 7pm took another HPT on a pharmacy cheapie and got a faint blue line but it is more pronounced and darker than the one I took on a cheapie at 10dpiui. My temp at 7pm was a 99. I sneezed a few times today and my head feels a little almost headachy or sinus stuffy. It just feels weird in my head, not a migraine though. Really excited! ))
13dpiui My temp of 97.9 this morning. Took another First Response test and saw the pink line same color but band was wider! I’m looking pretty BFP right now! Told my sister and she is screeching with happiness. Still pretty gassy and crampy. Been feeling tired all day and a little grouchy. Also, hungry and trying to eat more and more often. Took a HPT cheapie around 8:30pm and got a solid blue line, no question in my mind now. Really excited! My blood test won't be until 17dpiui (in four days). Can't wait!
I'll continue to post as the days pass. Good luck to everyone! sending sticky baby dust!
1dpiui Started vacation today! Hopefully relaxation will help. Had lots of cramps and bloating. At end of day was very bloated, went for a walk and it was uncomfortable very bloated. Felt like I had to pee all the time. Went to bed, laid down for a while and felt a little better.
2dpiui Had a really severe cramp when I laid down to go to bed at night.
3 – 8 dpiui Minor cramping, thought is was gas. Gassy! Woke up 3 nights in a row at 2-3 a.m. to go pee. Had some weird dreams too.
9dpiui My temp was 98.0 in a.m., took an e.p.t. test, BFN. Had trouble getting to sleep when I went to bed at night. Was up until 1:30 a.m. and was upset/crying.
10dpiui My temp was 98.0 in a.m. Back to work today. Took a cvs cheapy test in a.m. and saw a very, very faint blue line. Looked at the stick at the end of the day and the faint blue line was still there. Could it be a BFP?? Still a little gassy and had diarrhea at end of day, weird.
11dpiui My temp dipped to 97.7. Took a First Response test and saw a very faint pink line but was slightly darker than that faint blue line yesterday. Husband looked at it and saw it too. Haven’t had my normal menstrual problems like cramps and migraine yet. Hoping all this is a good sign!
12dpiui My temp dipped again to 97.3. Took another First Response test and saw a pink line that was darker than yesterday! Still somewhat faint but getting darker! Husband looked at it and said there is now no doubt that I am pregnant. Felt a few little cramps today in lower abdomen, some of that was gas. Still gassy. Getting hungrier between meals. Just ordered a pizza, don’t want to get growling stomach. Also, yesterday and today I have increased heartburn that has aggravated my acid-reflux. However, might be related to carbonated juice I have been drinking in last few days.
Also, at 7pm took another HPT on a pharmacy cheapie and got a faint blue line but it is more pronounced and darker than the one I took on a cheapie at 10dpiui. My temp at 7pm was a 99. I sneezed a few times today and my head feels a little almost headachy or sinus stuffy. It just feels weird in my head, not a migraine though. Really excited! ))
13dpiui My temp of 97.9 this morning. Took another First Response test and saw the pink line same color but band was wider! I’m looking pretty BFP right now! Told my sister and she is screeching with happiness. Still pretty gassy and crampy. Been feeling tired all day and a little grouchy. Also, hungry and trying to eat more and more often. Took a HPT cheapie around 8:30pm and got a solid blue line, no question in my mind now. Really excited! My blood test won't be until 17dpiui (in four days). Can't wait!
I'll continue to post as the days pass. Good luck to everyone! sending sticky baby dust!
Your mood swings are def related to estrogena and progesterone. Not sure about the bleeding. Have you taken an hpt yet? All of the trigger will have left your system by now and you should get an accurate reading with a good hpt like frer, ept or clear blue.
I tested because I just had to know and couldn't stand it anymore. Plus if it was bfn then I could deal with it emotionally. Anyway, good luck to you and keep me posted.
******baby dust******
I tested because I just had to know and couldn't stand it anymore. Plus if it was bfn then I could deal with it emotionally. Anyway, good luck to you and keep me posted.
******baby dust******
Hi... I had an transfer on Feb 16 where 2 Blastocyst embies were transferred. I was pretty happy with the fact that they were so far along and as a result, I'm hopeful. First transfer although second IVF attempt. No additional embryos remaining so I need this to work.
The reason I've logged on is because I am cramping. I started spotting on again off again since Saturday. Today it's turned to bleeding. I"ve heard of implantation bleeding and am hopeful that this is what I'm feeling. The cramping started Sunday night and only seem to occur in the evening. When the bleeding started today, the cramping became more constant, I'm not sure if this is normal or not. These are the longest days of my life! I started Progesterone before the transfer and when I took my mid-point hormonal test, estrogen was added. Could these be affecting me? Ugh!
The reason I've logged on is because I am cramping. I started spotting on again off again since Saturday. Today it's turned to bleeding. I"ve heard of implantation bleeding and am hopeful that this is what I'm feeling. The cramping started Sunday night and only seem to occur in the evening. When the bleeding started today, the cramping became more constant, I'm not sure if this is normal or not. These are the longest days of my life! I started Progesterone before the transfer and when I took my mid-point hormonal test, estrogen was added. Could these be affecting me? Ugh!
14dp egg retrieval and BFP.
Crampy, increased urination, feeling tired, a little moody now and then for no reason.
I can't wait to have first ultrasound. I feel like I need that as reassurance that this is real and that I can do this. Happy to just be preg. :)))
Crampy, increased urination, feeling tired, a little moody now and then for no reason.
I can't wait to have first ultrasound. I feel like I need that as reassurance that this is real and that I can do this. Happy to just be preg. :)))
OK so yesterday, 12dp egg retrieval I had implantation bleeding around 3pm. I was really excited because last time I was preg I never saw that or didn't have it. It was great to see and made me feel like this pregnancy might be a winner.
So today is 13dp egg retrieval and I am feeling really tired! I only felt one small cramp early this morning. My mood is pretty good but I did find myself a little moody last night and this morning. My blood test is this Friday and I am becoming impatient. I really want to get to the point when I am hopefully ending the first trimester. I really want to have this experience (like everyone else on this board) but just feel so trapped with this first trimester challenge. I feel like I have made it over so many hurdles at this point just doing the ivf alone that I feel I deserve to have this work out this time. I know that doesn't sound nice, but I really want to beat the odds and start our family this year. For now, I am happy to just be preg, I will count my blessings and hopefully, all will turn out well. I will keep the faith.
I hope everyone here has their dream come true this year!!!
************sticky baby dust************
So today is 13dp egg retrieval and I am feeling really tired! I only felt one small cramp early this morning. My mood is pretty good but I did find myself a little moody last night and this morning. My blood test is this Friday and I am becoming impatient. I really want to get to the point when I am hopefully ending the first trimester. I really want to have this experience (like everyone else on this board) but just feel so trapped with this first trimester challenge. I feel like I have made it over so many hurdles at this point just doing the ivf alone that I feel I deserve to have this work out this time. I know that doesn't sound nice, but I really want to beat the odds and start our family this year. For now, I am happy to just be preg, I will count my blessings and hopefully, all will turn out well. I will keep the faith.
I hope everyone here has their dream come true this year!!!
************sticky baby dust************
12dp3dt tested fmu again on frer and BFP! Line is darker and clearly there. Gassy, small cramps almost not noticeable and feeling great. Very happy, feeling blessed.
Oh, by the way, here were my early pregnancy symptoms:
IVF#1 – ER 2/9, ET 2/12
0dp3dt (2/9/10) egg retrieval day: crampy, tired, lots of terrible pain - needed to use vicodin to help with pain.
1-3dp3dt crampy, tired. Started progesterone shots and baby aspirin.
4-7dp3dt lots of cramps, some painful, lower abdominal cramping, some dizziness, forgetfulness, some weight gain. Day 7 mostly some lower abdominal pain but later in the day. Slight back pain. Had a few scary dreams.
8dp3dt Temp was 98.0/98.1 around 6:30am. Around 4:30am it was 98.2. Took a FRER in a.m. BFN. At least I know HCG has cleared out. Oh well. My temp is dropping. Took temp at night @9pm, 98.0. I had cramping, although mild it was annoying, also my back was really sore most of the day, especially after 3pm. Felt nauseas when I was in car on drive home. Went right to bed and fell asleep for an hour or so.
9dp3dt Temp was 97.9 around 5:25am. (took again at 5:30 was 98) . Took again at 5:40 it was 97.9. Headachy all day. Had some diarrhea late afternoon. Skipped dinner last night.
10dp3dt Temp 98.2 (not sure how accurate, I woke up twice in the night and have been moving around in bed for a while). Broke down and tested on FRER, saw a faint pink line, but definitely there within the time frame!!! Tested again on cvs cheapie and saw a faint but distinct second blue line!! Can’t wait to test tomorrow!!! Had a migraine all night last night and early this morning, probably caused by the estrogen patch and my sleep was totally off. Had a sharp cramp end of work day, ouch.
11dp3dt Temp was 97.7. Tested my FMU on FRER and cheapie hpt. Got my BFP! Both lines were much darker and wider than yesterday. Put on new estrogen patches this morning. Feeling hungry, a few cramps here and there. So excited, happy and relieved.
IVF#1 – ER 2/9, ET 2/12
0dp3dt (2/9/10) egg retrieval day: crampy, tired, lots of terrible pain - needed to use vicodin to help with pain.
1-3dp3dt crampy, tired. Started progesterone shots and baby aspirin.
4-7dp3dt lots of cramps, some painful, lower abdominal cramping, some dizziness, forgetfulness, some weight gain. Day 7 mostly some lower abdominal pain but later in the day. Slight back pain. Had a few scary dreams.
8dp3dt Temp was 98.0/98.1 around 6:30am. Around 4:30am it was 98.2. Took a FRER in a.m. BFN. At least I know HCG has cleared out. Oh well. My temp is dropping. Took temp at night @9pm, 98.0. I had cramping, although mild it was annoying, also my back was really sore most of the day, especially after 3pm. Felt nauseas when I was in car on drive home. Went right to bed and fell asleep for an hour or so.
9dp3dt Temp was 97.9 around 5:25am. (took again at 5:30 was 98) . Took again at 5:40 it was 97.9. Headachy all day. Had some diarrhea late afternoon. Skipped dinner last night.
10dp3dt Temp 98.2 (not sure how accurate, I woke up twice in the night and have been moving around in bed for a while). Broke down and tested on FRER, saw a faint pink line, but definitely there within the time frame!!! Tested again on cvs cheapie and saw a faint but distinct second blue line!! Can’t wait to test tomorrow!!! Had a migraine all night last night and early this morning, probably caused by the estrogen patch and my sleep was totally off. Had a sharp cramp end of work day, ouch.
11dp3dt Temp was 97.7. Tested my FMU on FRER and cheapie hpt. Got my BFP! Both lines were much darker and wider than yesterday. Put on new estrogen patches this morning. Feeling hungry, a few cramps here and there. So excited, happy and relieved.
Thanks so much. I tested my fmu again this morning on two different hpt's.
BFP!!!!!
Both had lines that were darker and wider than yesterday. So happy and relieved.
I just feel great and love sharing the news, I want to give people hope.
*****sticky baby dust********
BFP!!!!!
Both had lines that were darker and wider than yesterday. So happy and relieved.
I just feel great and love sharing the news, I want to give people hope.
*****sticky baby dust********
So, I broke down and tested this morning. Saw a faint pink line on FRER. Tested again right away on a cheapie and got a more clear blue line. I am 10dp3dt and I am really excited!!!! I will continue to test for the next few days to make sure the line gets stronger. My blood test is in a week on 2/26. I am really relieved that I have made it over this hurdle. Hopefully this one will stick!!!!
I know I haven't posted in a while but here's the scoop:
I started IVF treatment in Jan 2010 and had the egg transfer of Feb 9. I had 5 good size follicles and they retrieved 5 eggs. 4 of the eggs fertilized and resulted in an 8 cell, 7cell and two 4 cells, all were grade 2 (1 is best, 5 is worst). They placed all 4 back in on Feb 12 and I am now 7dp egg retrieval. I am feeling good, had a lot of crampiness for the last few days but I rested a lot and am feeling much better today. So I am still in the tww and just trying to stay positive. wish me luck!!! *******baby dust********
I started IVF treatment in Jan 2010 and had the egg transfer of Feb 9. I had 5 good size follicles and they retrieved 5 eggs. 4 of the eggs fertilized and resulted in an 8 cell, 7cell and two 4 cells, all were grade 2 (1 is best, 5 is worst). They placed all 4 back in on Feb 12 and I am now 7dp egg retrieval. I am feeling good, had a lot of crampiness for the last few days but I rested a lot and am feeling much better today. So I am still in the tww and just trying to stay positive. wish me luck!!! *******baby dust********
Best of luck!!! I'm happy you finally got the green light for IVF and I hope the first time's a charm!
Finally met with doc on Dec. 14th and we are on GO for IVF in early January!!!! YAY!
I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I have been waiting to do this since May bu ... [More] t because of insurance I had to have 3 failed IUI's. 2 failed, one I got prg but miscarried at 9 weeks. Just want the miracle of science to help me have my first baby!! I pray everything goes well but am prepared for the worst. I am so thankful to all my medhelp friends who saw me through this last year - let's hope 2010 is our year of motherhood!
Insurance requires a bunch of updated tests so I had like 8 blood tests today and an AF scan. I will have to take clomid from day 5-9 for the ovarian reserve test. Do another blood test on 12/23 for fsh. Once the results are back, its submitted for insurance and then when I get AF around Jan. 10th, I start the process of IVF, transfer won't probably take place until late February. I'm very excited and I will keep you all posted as to the progress. I just feel so good knowing that there is a real plan in place for the new year - its all very exciting!!!! Wish me luck!!!
I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I have been waiting to do this since May bu ... [More] t because of insurance I had to have 3 failed IUI's. 2 failed, one I got prg but miscarried at 9 weeks. Just want the miracle of science to help me have my first baby!! I pray everything goes well but am prepared for the worst. I am so thankful to all my medhelp friends who saw me through this last year - let's hope 2010 is our year of motherhood!
Insurance requires a bunch of updated tests so I had like 8 blood tests today and an AF scan. I will have to take clomid from day 5-9 for the ovarian reserve test. Do another blood test on 12/23 for fsh. Once the results are back, its submitted for insurance and then when I get AF around Jan. 10th, I start the process of IVF, transfer won't probably take place until late February. I'm very excited and I will keep you all posted as to the progress. I just feel so good knowing that there is a real plan in place for the new year - its all very exciting!!!! Wish me luck!!!
Thanks for the compliment. No matter what stage I have been at, it is really therapeutic to write it down and tell people. It is hearing back from people like yourself that helped me along in this journey. Plus, I like to think that it will help others out there who are ready to go through treatment as to what this can be like - I have certainly learned a lot and still have so much more to learn. I will keep posting as often as I can. I am now 11dpiui, had a bfn this morning so I am just really ready to go for IVF and it is what I have been waiting to do since the beginning. My insurance required that I have 3 failed IUI's beforehand - that really made me mad but I tried it anyway. Well now they will have no choice! I'm really excited and intrigued about the process and feel more secure knowing ahead of time if my embryos are developing fine before they attach in my womb. There is just something about the science behind it that gives me more hope and less speculation. Good luck to you and everyone.....keep pursuing your dream!
Hi!
I want to say a big thank you for documenting all your physical and emotional feelings as you go through this adventure! Sorry for your loss in the summer, but glad that you are so positive as you proceed through all the steps towards getting a good healthy pregnancy. I really think you will do it! So, lots of SSBD to you, and to all the other readers!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
I want to say a big thank you for documenting all your physical and emotional feelings as you go through this adventure! Sorry for your loss in the summer, but glad that you are so positive as you proceed through all the steps towards getting a good healthy pregnancy. I really think you will do it! So, lots of SSBD to you, and to all the other readers!
Best wishes,
~Wendy
Hang in there! It is just a matter of time until you get your BFP and a strong and healthy pregnancy. If not this month then soon!!
Thank you ruby, I needed that encouragement, but yes I have accepted the bfn.
Looking at the tests I took yesterday afternoon, they both have pink and blue lines.
That's the kicker. I didn't realize that FRER can get a pink evap line. How silly is that??!! Anyway, my hubby says I still have a few days before af, she is coming on Thursday. Again, thanks, and good luck to you..
Looking at the tests I took yesterday afternoon, they both have pink and blue lines.
That's the kicker. I didn't realize that FRER can get a pink evap line. How silly is that??!! Anyway, my hubby says I still have a few days before af, she is coming on Thursday. Again, thanks, and good luck to you..
dang it! well, it is still early yet to be testing at 10dp iui... it's good that you realize it really could go either way at this point but i am still keeping my fingers crossed for you. of all the pregnancy tests out there, i like First Response best for being the clearest & most accurate. good luck!!
I tested at 5am this morning and got bfn or evap line. I looked at my afternoon tests from yesterday and they show blue or pink faint positives but all my morning hpt's from yesterday and today are bfn(not even an evap line!) - what gives? Is the afternoon pee stronger? I will take another tomorrow and again on Tuesday. However, I am prepared to deal with bfn. Good luck to everyone!
I tested this morning and got a shadow. I then tested at noon on a First Response and got bfn. It might still be too early for me. I am hoping to see something tomorrow morning. If not, it will probably be official. ......sigh.....
Good luck to everyone and sorry for the false surprise...
Good luck to everyone and sorry for the false surprise...
OMG! Update pls!!! :)
In my experience, when it's BFN there is *nothin*-- no faint line. Fingers crossed for you!!
In my experience, when it's BFN there is *nothin*-- no faint line. Fingers crossed for you!!
So maybe I'm overreacting but I just tested on hpt and saw a very, very, very faint line.
I am 8dpiui and its about 7pm. I wanted to wait for tomorrow but was curious.
Could this mean BFP??!!?? Last time I had a super faint line on 9dpiui in the morning.
Can't wait to test again tomorrow and see if there is faint line, hopefully more visible.
My hubby said he clearly saw the faint line as well. It was almost like a shadow and could only be seen in strong light. In any case, I'm pleased! ******magical sticky baby dust to everyone********* Yay!
I am 8dpiui and its about 7pm. I wanted to wait for tomorrow but was curious.
Could this mean BFP??!!?? Last time I had a super faint line on 9dpiui in the morning.
Can't wait to test again tomorrow and see if there is faint line, hopefully more visible.
My hubby said he clearly saw the faint line as well. It was almost like a shadow and could only be seen in strong light. In any case, I'm pleased! ******magical sticky baby dust to everyone********* Yay!
Let's not celebrate just yet, I'm not ever ready to test yet! But thanks for the encouragement!
So I'm 8dpiui, Ugh! This morning I don't feel much, a little gassy that's it. Last night
I was gassy as well and when I got into bed last night I had to move carefully because if I moved too fast I would get a pain in the area of my uterus. The stretch pain happened liked 3 times because I had to get in and out of bed twice. Last time I got my bfp my boobs weren't painful and sore even when I press with my hand. This time my boobs seem to only be slightly sore now and then and only when I press them.
Not sure if others felt this. Anyway, I am not sure what to make of this. I guess I will find out this weekend, wish me luck!!!
So I'm 8dpiui, Ugh! This morning I don't feel much, a little gassy that's it. Last night
I was gassy as well and when I got into bed last night I had to move carefully because if I moved too fast I would get a pain in the area of my uterus. The stretch pain happened liked 3 times because I had to get in and out of bed twice. Last time I got my bfp my boobs weren't painful and sore even when I press with my hand. This time my boobs seem to only be slightly sore now and then and only when I press them.
Not sure if others felt this. Anyway, I am not sure what to make of this. I guess I will find out this weekend, wish me luck!!!
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